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Having bought a second hand exposure max-d on here, I now realise the cable free life is lovely, combined with quality. What light weight helmet light would you recommend out of their range.
Diablo.
Diablo.
Bright enough to use on its own.
Did you know that the diablo is exposures best selling light, just sayin 😀
And I'm selling a mk 6 for £125 over in the for sale forum, if you fancy it.
I've loved it. Right balance of output V. Weight V. Battery life.
...But, the equinox is even more awesomer, which is why I'm selling. Extra 20g, but a crap load more light, which I've found is worth it when paired with a bright bar light. I tended to run my bar light in the mid setting most of the time to stop it washing out my diablom. No such issues with an Equinox
Diablo on my off road helmet
Joystick on my road/commuting helmet, which is used for gentle off road detours too
(Lezyne Macro Duo on my Morpher helmet for use on my Brompton)
Where did you source the info to say that the Diablo is their best selling light?
I would have guessed it to be something like a Joystick or a Trace type affair
Joystick, mainly as it's really light .
The diablo didn't seem that much brighter on the USE comparison site.
Tom & Al at Exposure.
Joystick for helmet, light and bright. One23 reveal 2000 on the bars. All you will ever need
Equinox - remote means I can toggle between settings and extend battery life
Diablo
Joystick as weighs a bit less and perfect partner for a Maxx D
Mk11 Joystick. Ace helmet light.
Iirc it uses the same battery as the diablo. Diablo on high drains battery quickly so you end up running it on low anyway. If you run the joystick at a similar brightness you get the same battery life for a lighter weight.
I found I had to use an additional battery with my Diablo to get 2-3 hours out of it. This is what made me think I may as well have a more powerful head light with a battery in my bag. That and because there has been a lumens arms race in my night riding group. So I bought a Four4th OMG with 5000 lumens!!
The new axis
Diablo
Equinox run it in mode 2 most of the time and on medium or low. Lasts for ever and more than enough light.
Diablo with an AyUp on the bars, excellent light
I have a joystick combined with a MaxxD , its ample and does the job , but saying that, if I was buying again Id probably consider the diablo, benefit of joystick is you cant even feel it on your helmet .
Mike, interested in your choice. Why not stick with AY UP both as they promote?
Bontrager 600 for me. Fantastic value and performance.
Joystick, I have a Diablo as well and I can feel the extra weight on my head. Stick a single cell back-up battery on the rear of your lid for longer stuff or add a Mini Redeye for all-in-one emergency, get you home lighting.
diabolo with 6 pack on the bar
Joystick with a Redeye (unless I'm in a group when it's more than a little anti-social)
I have a joystick combined with a MaxxD , its ample and does the job , but saying that, if I was buying again Id probably consider the diablo, benefit of joystick is you cant even feel it on your helmet .
Current Joystick is 850 lumens and spotty, and if you toggle the power then it has more than enough for a 2.5hr night ride. The Diablo is heavier for not much more output over similar length of ride.
Equinox
Axis IV purchased, thanks all. Seemed a midway house between the Joystick and the Diablo.
Road - joystick on flash with redeye.
Off road - diablo and sore neck